New York, New York with John Jastremski

JJ hopped on Greenroom to discuss the Yankees trading for Joey Gallo who ads a big lefty bat to their lineup. He also breaks down two big wins for the Yankees and Mets plus reacts to a bunch of calls. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151. Host: John Jastremski Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ opens with a nice Yankee win over the Rays and the logic behind trading two of their relief pitchers before Friday’s trade deadline (1:00). Then he discusses the Mets blowout loss to the Braves before getting into some potential MLB trade rumors (7:58). Next, he chats with Zach Braziller of the New York Post about the NBA draft, including his favorite prospects and some guys the Knicks could ta...

JJ opens with discussion of another brutal series for the Yankees against the Red Sox. Despite the embarrassment, he explains why it’s not time to give up on the season just yet (00:52). Then, JJ breaks down a big series win for the Mets and why next week could be even bigger (11:42). Next, JJ gets a Boston perspective on the Yankees–Red Sox series with Steve Perrault (17:25) before previewing the...

JJ records the show from Fenway Park after the brutal Yankees loss to the Red Sox and explains why the Yankees can’t take many more losses like this if they’re going to get the second wild card (00:44). Then he breaks down some Mets trade buzz (13:30) and reacts to a bunch of voicemails (16:01). Next, JJ brings on ESPN’s Jay Bilas to preview the NBA draft, including some prospects the Knicks and N...

JJ opens with the Bucks winning the NBA title and the ridiculous closeout game from Giannis that secures his legacy (0:36). Next, he reacts to some listener voicemails before answering a Tuesday Night Trivia question (19:42). Then, JJ chats with Syracuse hoops star Buddy Boeheim about playing for his dad, benefitting from the new NIL rules, and what 'Cuse game JJ needs to get to next season (34:04...

JJ opens with the Mets' disappointing weekend against the Pirates and how they somehow salvaged a win on Sunday (01:17). Then, he breaks down why he’s not fully ready to buy in just yet on the Yankees despite their big series wins against the Red Sox (06:05). Next, JJ chats with former Yankee catcher Jim Leyritz about whether this weekend’s series win over Boston can be a turning point, comparison...

JJ opens with the news that Game 1 of the Yankees-Red Sox series has been postponed due to positive COVID tests (00:42) before reacting to the Bucks tying up the Finals (07:10). Next, he chats with former manager Buck Showalter about the Yankees' struggles, why he didn’t like guys skipping the All-Star Game, and whether he still wants to manage (11:33). Then, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails...

JJ opens with his thoughts on all the MLB All-Star festivities but mostly how much he hated the uniforms. Then, he welcomes on The Ringer’s Logan Murdock to talk Finals, how neutrals viewed this Knicks season, and why as an A’s fan he still looks at the Yankees as the enemy (8:40). Next, JJ does a voicemail “Ask Me Anything” including his dream interview, favorite on-air moment, and where José Alt...

JJ opens with a pair of meltdowns from the Yankees and Mets as both blew five-run leads right before the All-Star break. Next, he chats with MLB Insider and New York Post columnist Joel Sherman about being in Colorado for the All-Star Game, if the Yankees issues can be solved this season, and whether the Mets will make a big move before the trade deadline (14:49). Then, JJ breaks down another huge...

JJ opens with the Suns’ Game 2 win in the NBA Finals and why this series will be short if no one but Giannis shows up for the Bucks (0:39). Then, he breaks down the Yankees’ failure to sweep the Mariners before welcoming on former Yankee pitcher Jeff Nelson to discuss the issues with Cole and Chapman, the lineup problems, and some stories from the ’90s teams (14:49). Next, JJ talks about the Mets’...

JJ opens with the Suns taking Game 1 of the NBA Finals, why it seems like Chris Paul won’t be denied, and why Giannis was the only silver lining for the Bucks (0:11). Then, he discusses the Yankees' blowout win in Seattle before chatting with former Yankee Nick Swisher about whether this road trip could be a good thing and why he’s not ready to give up hope that this team can still make noise come...

JJ hopped in Greenroom after the the Mets took two of three from the Yankees in the Subway Series this weekend. He broke down why he’s very concerned about Gerrit Cole, why the Mets should feel great, and why he would’ve taken a sweep if it meant the Yankees actually made some changes (1:05). Plus, he closes it out reacting to live callers, including a lot of frustrated Yankee fans (6:59). We alwa...

JJ opens with the disastrous Yankees loss Wednesday night and why Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on the state of the team set him off (0:44). Then he welcomes actor and Yankees fan Nick Turturro (15:13), who vents about Aaron Boone, star players not performing, and whether he’s ready to quit on this team. Next, JJ discusses the Mets’ brutal stretch (37:38), which has allowed other teams in the NL Eas...

JJ opens with the Yankees’ bats coming alive in a win over the Angels, even though watching Shohei Ohtani makes him think of what could have been had Ohtani become a Yankee (0:40). Then JJ talks about the Mets’ come-from-behind win against the Braves and welcomes on SNY’s Steve Gelbs to discuss deGrom’s dominance, whether Lindor will live up to his massive contract, and more (4:30). Next, JJ react...

JJ opens with why we have to accept that the Yankees just aren’t that good after another sweep by the Red Sox (00:24). Then, he welcomes in the voice of the Yankees, John Sterling, to discuss what he sees as the problem with the Bombers and why he’s not ready to give up on the season just yet (8:54). Next, JJ gets the thoughts of SNY’s John Harper on both baseball teams in town including how far t...

JJ opens with his trip to “The Barn” Wednesday night for the Islanders' incredible Game 6 win over the Lightning, which he ranks among the best sporting events of his life (00:46). He also weighs in on the Yankees' continued resurgence (5:54). Then, he chats with his friend Mike Carver for more on the craziness of the Islanders win and why he believes they’ll win Game 7 Friday night (13:27). Next,...

JJ opens with the Mets’ injury woes (00:55), the Yankees blowing another Gerrit Cole start (5:12), and the wild ending in Suns-Clippers Game 2 (10:27). Then, he reacts to some listener voicemails on the drama between the Phillies and Nationals, the Islanders’ rough Game 5 loss, and more (22:02). And finally, JJ chats with YES Network Nets analyst Sarah Kustok about what Brooklyn will look like nex...

JJ opens with the Nets' loss to the Bucks in Game 7, why Brooklyn just ran out of gas after all their injuries, and why he’d run it back with the same team next season (00:55). Then he welcomes YES Network and ESPN play-by-play voice Ryan Ruocco to break down why he thinks the Yankees have finally turned the corner, where the Nets go from here, and his podcast 'R2C2' with CC Sabathia (11:26). Fina...

JJ opens with the Nets' loss to the Bucks that gave us the best two words in sports: Game 7. He explains why Brooklyn will need another Game 5 performance from Durant to win the series. Then JJ discusses the Yankees' sweep of the Blue Jays (8:13), the Mets' situation with deGrom (14:01), and the Islanders going down 2-1 to the Lightning (17:55) before reacting to some listener voicemails (22:14)....

JJ hopped on Greenroom (formerly Locker Room) for some instant reaction to “ace night” in New York City that resulted in a Gerrit Cole win for the Yankees but another injury for Jacob deGrom. Plus, JJ weighs in on the crazy choke job by the 76ers in Game 5 against the Hawks, previews Nets-Bucks Game 6, and opens it up to calls.  We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener L...

JJ opens with Kevin Durant’s historic performance in the Nets' Game 5 win over the Bucks and explains why it’s the most significant in KD’s career (00:54). Then, he gets Kaz Famuyide’s reaction to Durant’s night, whether the Bucks can recover in Game 6, and whether the Hawks' performance makes him feel better about the Knicks (17:26). Next, JJ touches on the Islanders' Game 2 loss to the Lightning...

JJ opens with the Nets' Game 4 loss, Kyrie’s injury, and why without Irving and Harden, Brooklyn is in BIG trouble (1:28). Plus, he breaks down the Islanders' massive Game 1 win over the Lightning (11:39). Then, he chats with former Nets great Kerry Kittle about what the Nets have to do with two of their Big Three hurt, if we’ll see Kyrie or Harden the rest of the series, and some stories of playi...

JJ opens giving some credit to Aaron Boone (shockingly) after the Yankees win in Minnesota before reacting to the awkward Gerrit Cole soundbite where he was asked about using “Spider Tack” (1:47). Then, he breaks down the disappointing Mets loss in Baltimore (9:59) and explains why the Nets-Bucks series is over (12:15). Next, JJ does a “State of the Yankees” with Bob Klapisch of the Newark Star-Le...

JJ opens with Chapman giving up two home runs in the bottom of the ninth to blow a chance to sweep the Twins, which he believes will come back to haunt the Yankees (1:35). Next he explains why even though Milwaukee won Game 3, we shouldn’t trust the Bucks to beat the Nets (7:02). Next, JJ chats with MSG and ESPN host Alan Hahn about how the Knicks get better, who has the best chance to beat the Ne...

JJ opens with a rant on his disgust for the Yankees after they were swept by the Red Sox and listens to Aaron Boone speak postgame to count all of his cliché answers (1:06). Then, he talks about the Nets' Game 1 win over the Bucks and why he doesn’t think they need James Harden to win the series (27:55). Next, he welcomes FanDuel expert Rob Perez, a.k.a. World Wide Wob, to the show to discuss his...